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#374 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 10% in state

Lakes Community High School

High School · Chsd 117 · Lake Villa, IL

A Chsd 117 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046

  • Math 40% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation33.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$23,628
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Lakes Community High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2022
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Lakes Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average605/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Villa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$122,376

Median home value

$282,500

Median rent

$1,645/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
33.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
7 boys'·13 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Antioch Comm High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.6 mi1,286Compare →
Grayslake North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–124.7 mi1,206Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chsd 117

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$23,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakes Community High School is listed in CHSD 117; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakes Community High School

Lakes Community High School is a public high school in Lake Villa, IL, part of Chsd 117, serving approximately 1,329 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakes Community High School

What grades does Lakes Community High School serve?

Lakes Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakes Community High School?

Lakes Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Community High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakes Community High School rank in IL?

Lakes Community High School ranks #374 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lakes Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakes Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lakes Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakes Community High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lakes Community High School a charter school?

No, Lakes Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakes Community High School a Title I school?

No, Lakes Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
Area population (ZIP 60046)
34,708
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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